Epson R2000 Service Manual

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Product Description Interface 21
Confidential1.3  InterfaceThis printer has two USB device ports on the rear side to connect the printer with 
computers or the like, and one USB host port on the front side to connect an external 
device such as a DSC (digital still camera) with the printer. The table below describes 
the specifications of each USB port.Note * : External devices that can be connected to the USB device port are:
DSC compliant with the USB...

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Product Description General Specifications 22
Confidential1.4.2  Environmental ConditionsNote *1 : The combined Temperature and Humidity conditions must be within the blue-shaded 
range in Figure 1-3.
*2 : No condensation
*3 : Non-operating with unpacked.
*4 : Must be less than 1 month under 40°C.
Figure 1-3.  Temperature/Humidity Range
1.4.3  DurabilityTotal print life: Black 16,000 pages (A4, 3.5% duty),
Color 10,000 pages (A4, 5% duty),
or five years...

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Confidential1.5  Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs)1.5.1  Operation ButtonsThe printer has the following four operation buttons.1.5.2  Indicators (LEDs)Eleven indicators (LEDs) are provided to indicate settings or printer status.Note *1 : The Ink LED and Paper LED stay OFF when printing from PC.
*2 : See Table 1-18 Indicators (LEDs) Function for the LED status at error occurrence.
Figure 1-4....

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Confidential1.5.3  Operation Buttons & LEDs FunctionsDetailed information on the buttons and LEDs functions are listed below.
Note 1: The paper cannot be fed or ejected if the CDR Tray Base is open.
2: Stylus Photo R2880 only.
3: The nozzle check pattern printed by the printer is shown in Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6.
Table 1-17.  Operation Button Functions
Button
Printer 
Status
Function
PowerOff •...

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Figure 1-5.  Nozzle Check Pattern (Stylus Photo R1900)Figure 1-6.  Nozzle Check Pattern (Stylus Photo R2880)
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Note : The numbers shown in the figure are nozzle numbers. The numbers and color names 
are not printed on an actual nozzle check pattern.
720 dpi VSD1
32 dots0.141 mm (1/180 inch) Yellow Magenta Matte Black Red Photo BlackCyan...

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ConfidentialNote *1 : When two or more errors occur at the same time, the one with higher priority will be indicated.
*2 : The cartridge LED corresponding to each ink cartridge lights.
*3 : The all LEDs light for 0.2 seconds when a reset request is received.
*4 : Stylus Photo R2880 only.
Note : --: No change
Flash: Repeats turning On and Off every 1.25 seconds.
Flash 2:  Repeats On for 0.5 seconds,...

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Confidential1.5.4  Errors & Remedies
Note : For more information on the remedies, see  3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to 
Error Messages  (p.34).
Note *1 : When the CDR Tray Base is opened, close the CDR Tray Base and press the Paper 
button.
*2 : When the CDR tray has been inserted, remove the CDR tray and press the Ink button.
*3 : Stylus Photo R2880 only.
Table 1-19.  Errors & Remedies
Error...

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CHAPTER
2
OPERATING PRINCIPLES 

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Operating Principles Overview 29
Confidential2.1  OverviewThis chapter explains the operating principles of the mechanical sections and electrical 
circuits in this product. The main components of this product are as follows.
Control circuit board : C698 MAIN
Power supply circuit board : C698 PSB/PSE
Control panel board : C698 PNL
LED board : C698 PNL-B2.2  Printer MechanismLike the conventional model, this product uses DC motors and stepping motors as...

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Operating Principles Printhead Specifications 30
Confidential2.3  Printhead SpecificationsThe Printhead of this product is a F-Mach head.
The following shows the arrangement of the nozzles and the color arrangement of each nozzle line when viewed the Print Head from behind.
Stylus Photo R1900
Figure 2-2. Nozzle Arrangement (Stylus Photo R1900)Stylus Photo R2880
Figure 2-3. Nozzle Arrangement (Stylus Photo R2880)
Table 2-2. Nozzle Lines and the...